Author: Virat Verma

Indian cricket is currently grappling with internal issues following its 3-0 Test series loss to New Zealand. On Thursday, a comprehensive review meeting was held at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai. The six-hour session involved BCCI secretary Jay Shah, captain Rohit Sharma, head coach Gautam Gambhir, and chief selector Ajit Agarkar. While the main focus was on the team’s embarrassing defeat in the Test series against the Kiwis, much of the discussion also revolved around preparing for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar series in Australia, according to a source who spoke to TOI. Though the details of the meeting remain confidential, there…

As the IPL 2025 mega auction approaches, excitement is building among fans and franchises alike, with star players from across the globe gearing up for the bidding war. This year, all-rounders are expected to be the highlight, with five powerful foreign players anticipated to draw huge bids due to their versatile skills and impact on the game. Also Read- Candice Warner on India’s Cricket Influence Amid Ishan Kishan-Umpire Clash: ‘They Just Want IPL Jobs’

The Indian cricket team has decided not to travel to Pakistan for the ICC Champions Trophy next year, which marks the tournament’s return after an eight-year hiatus. As reported by the Indian Express, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has formally communicated this decision to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), citing security concerns. The BCCI has requested that all its matches be hosted in Dubai. “This has been our stance, and there is no reason to change it. We have informed them in writing and requested the relocation of our matches to Dubai,” a BCCI official disclosed…

In the first unofficial Test between India A and Australia A, a heated argument took place when Indian wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan clashed with umpire Shawn Craig. The umpire decided to change the ball, citing “deterioration” and hinting at ball tampering, which Kishan disagreed with, calling it a “very stupid decision.” The exchange, captured by the stump mic, went viral, sparking widespread discussion. Candice Warner, wife of Australian cricketer David Warner, commented on India’s growing influence in world cricket, saying many umpires are eager to officiate in the Indian Premier League (IPL) due to its financial clout. Her remarks highlighted how…

The IPL 2025 super auction will take place in Jeddah on November 24 and 25, featuring 1,574 players. Notable names include former England pacer James Anderson, Italian bowler Thomas Draca, and India-born USA medium pacer Saurabh Netravalkar. Key Indian players released by their teams include Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, R Ashwin, and Yuzvendra Chahal, all with a base price of Rs 2 crore. Arshdeep Singh and Mohammed Shami, who has been inactive due to injuries since November last year, are also listed at Rs 2 crore. Other Indian players with the same base price include Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh…

Six years after the Newlands ball-tampering scandal, former Australian batter David Warner has been named the captain of Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League (BBL). Warner’s lifetime leadership ban from Australian cricket, imposed due to his involvement in the “Sandpaper-gate” incident, was lifted by Cricket Australia (CA) last month. “Captaining the Thunder again this season means a lot to me,” Warner, who was the team’s founding captain, said in a statement on Wednesday. “I was part of the team from the start, and now to be back with that ‘C’ next to my name feels fantastic. I’m looking forward…

The calls for India’s senior cricketers to return to domestic cricket have only grown louder following the 0-3 whitewash against New Zealand. Many experts argue that seasoned players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli would have benefited from playing in tournaments like the Duleep Trophy. Some even suggest they should participate in the ongoing Ranji Trophy. Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif shares this view, urging top players to “let go of the big cars, flights, and VIP treatment” and focus on domestic matches to regain form. In the Ranji Trophy, Delhi is set to play an away game against Chandigarh,…

Indian captain Rohit Sharma is facing heavy criticism after India was whitewashed by New Zealand in a recent three-match Test series at home. The defeat has sparked discussions about Rohit’s form in Test cricket, with questions raised over his place in the Indian Test squad. Former Indian cricketer and selector Krishnamachari Srikkanth recently weighed in on the issue on his YouTube channel. Srikkanth suggested that if Rohit struggles in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) in Australia, he may choose to retire from Test cricket even before the selectors make a decision. Srikkanth commented, “If India doesn’t do well in Australia,…

Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen recently shared his worries on X about the decline in proper batting techniques in Test cricket. Pietersen pointed out that batters are now more focused on hitting boundaries aggressively, which, he believes, is causing a drop in traditional skills. He tweeted, “No one should be surprised by the lack of batting application and technique in Test Match cricket. Cricket is a ‘smackers’ game now, and there is a disintegration of Test Match batting skill in the game. When it comes to playing spin, the only way is to spend hours and hours practicing against it.…

India’s wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Sunday (November). In a social media post, he declared that the ongoing Ranji Trophy season would be his last. Saha, who turned 40 last month, has represented India in 40 Tests and 9 ODIs. He was a key wicketkeeper-batter in red-ball cricket after MS Dhoni’s retirement and is ranked second among Indian keepers for the most centuries in Test cricket, trailing only Dhoni and Rishabh Pant. Regarded as one of the best glovemen in the world, Saha scored 1,353 runs in Tests, including three centuries. His last…